You Gotta Love It
Cam'ron Lyrics


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[Intro: Cam'Ron]
Ok First off, you a bitch nigga
Only reason I'm doin this
I'ma jus name 5 reasons real quick, got a hundred fifty
First - you stole Roc-A-Fella from Dame
Second - you stole Kanye from Dame
Third - you stole Roc-A-Wear from Dame
Forth - I seen the nigga throw that diamond up before them shots was fired
Fifth - hold on, turn the beat off
I had to turn the beat off for this
You talkin bout you a 80's baby
You 37 years old, you was born in 1968 and I open the daily news
How's the king of new york rocking sandals with jeans?
Open toe sandals with choncletas with jeans on
How's the king of New York rocking sandals with jeans and he 42 years old?
Back to business

[Verse 1: Cam'Ron]
You ain't the only one with big wallets
Got it, my shits brollic, dot it
But your publishing should go to Mrs. Wallace
Honest. Stealing +BIG+ shit, he made 2 albums, you wildin
And he can't dress dog who styled 'em
It was Roc-a-Wear, when Dame had it
Now you got it, call it +Cock-a-wear+,(you got it on) huh not in here (nope)
Dead it pronto, you won't see a car. No
Dame and Biggs bitch for years, now you Juan hoe
(Go to Lennox & Broadway you dumb ass nigga)
He own the 40/40 got you in Atlantic City
Bitched your budget outta baseline, goddamn it's pretty
You love a Harlem nigga we get it cookin' it's true
But now I look we got more dudes in Brooklyn then you
Appar-ently right? Down in Jeezy video
I shoulda kissed you on the cheek, you a pretty ho (ask Weezy, Weezy was there)
At Jaz video you starred in it, Peter Pan (Hawaiian Sophie)
I was hopping off the greyhound, Peter Pan
(Call him Hawaiian Sophie from now on)
How could he be the man? (huh)
Only reason fam I don't suck dick or kiss ass and I'm consided, damn
But we hawk yo, right where you walk ho (right where you walk)
You can fool the rest of the world long as New York know
We put you underground clown ain't gone check to sell-us (cellars)
I know he 40 years old, I don't respect my elders
I respect the hustlers, plus the grinders and the sellers
Yous a customer buster, here go jet propellers

[Chorus 2X: Max B]
You gotta hate us the way we getting this paper
All my niggaz is coming strait from minimum wages
Niggaz dick ridin the dips steady tryin to play us (Quit trying to spray us)
But for robbery we gotta new flavor (DipSet)
In 40th niggaz we tote them guns (DipSet)
This is 40th nigga we from the slums(DipSet)
Pushin 40 nigga you not the one
It's Killa Season holla at a nigga cause here it come

[Verse 2: Cam'Ron]
Killa! Let's go
Who can fuck with me? No mammal, but we tote handles
Atcha open toe sandals, and you look like Joe Camel (go smoke some cigarettes)
Off of Rocafella right? no contact
But Busta fly joints, they put us out the contract
I left the label right, lot of cats wonder how
Everytime I diss that label I get fined a hundred thou'
Jus for tellin y'all I get fined a hundred thou' (This is crazy)
Huh them cats are ill, 5 times a half a mil
Wanna play like a bumper sticker smack a grill
Paul Wall cap a grill but them cats are daffy dills (put flowers on them niggaz)
East coast west coast slang yo cap ya peel
Down in Houston ask be I'ma mack forreal
Heck you tell me, respect, better dwell me
Beyonce fiance, check my 2nd LP (check my second album)
I might bring it back, that's your girl, that's your world
Had the thing, fucking singing bout slinging crack (word)
Mr. Rocafella stop, stop, stop it fellas (stop)
Still got our acapellas, but I will Akinel her
"Put it in ya mouth-Put it in ya mouth"
It ain't my fault I'm raw
I'm sorry be but I want a war
And he stabbed "Un" (Lance Rivera) over Charli Baltimore (fucking faggot)
Sucker for love, nuh-nuh sucker for love
Killa bitch go to trial handy stuff in the glove
I'ma hop in the bed, dog gon jus pop off her head (you know what is is)
Tell "Oh Jay-Z chill, Cochran is dead"

[Chorus]

[Ontro 1: Cam'Ron]
Y'all niggaz don't want it with us man
This just round one, 15 rounds be
We ready you ain't gone bluff us at no concert, sell out 25 thou'
Actin like you gon diss us
You got anthrax over there man, and we George Bush man
You ain't gone Sadam Hussein it
Acting like you got something over there




You doing what Ma$e did, you making super songs man
Let it out man, we ready for 15 rounds man [fades out]

Overall Meaning

The song "You Gotta Love It" by Cam'ron is a diss track aimed at Jay-Z, who is referred to as a "bitch nigga." The song accuses Jay-Z of stealing Roc-A-Fella Records from Damon Dash, stealing Kanye West from Dash, and Roc-A-Wear from Dash. The lyrics also claim that Jay-Z threw up the diamond sign before the shooting at the club, the same sign made famous by Jay-Z's Roc-A-Fella records. Cam'ron also takes a shot at Jay-Z for rocking open toe sandals with jeans despite being 42 years old and claiming to be the King of New York. The song also mentions how Jay-Z had Cam'ron's crew, Dipset, removed from his label and fined Cam'ron for dissing Roc-A-Fella.


The song "You Gotta Love It" was released in 2005 as part of Cam'ron's album "Killa Season." The song was produced by Just Blaze, who had previously produced hits for Jay-Z such as "Song Cry" and "Girls, Girls, Girls." Just Blaze later clarified that he produced the beat before the beef between Jay-Z and Cam'ron started and did not intend for it to cause any controversy. The song was not released as a single but received significant attention due to its controversial lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Ok First off, you a bitch nigga
Let me start by saying that you are a weak and cowardly individual


Only reason I'm doin this
The only reason I am addressing you in this song


I'ma jus name 5 reasons real quick, got a hundred fifty
I'll quickly list five reasons why you should be disliked, along with many more


First - you stole Roc-A-Fella from Dame
First of all, you took the ownership of Roc-A-Fella Records away from Dame Dash


Second - you stole Kanye from Dame
Secondly, you took Kanye West away from Dame, who had discovered and supported him


Third - you stole Roc-A-Wear from Dame
Thirdly, you took the Roc-A-Wear clothing line away from Dame


Forth - I seen the nigga throw that diamond up before them shots was fired
Fourthly, I witnessed you throwing up the Roc-A-Fella diamond sign before any shots were fired, indicating your involvement


Fifth - hold on, turn the beat off
Fifthly, pause the beat for a moment because I have something important to say


You talkin bout you a 80's baby
You claim to be a product of the 1980s


You 37 years old, you was born in 1968 and I open the daily news
However, you are actually 37 years old, born in 1968, and I have verified this information in the daily news


How's the king of new york rocking sandals with jeans?
As the self-proclaimed king of New York, it is surprising to see you wearing sandals with jeans


Open toe sandals with choncletas with jeans on
Specifically, you wear open-toe sandals and choncletas (Spanish sandals) along with jeans


How's the king of New York rocking sandals with jeans and he 42 years old?
Furthermore, how can the king of New York, who is 42 years old, think it's appropriate to wear such a combination?


You ain't the only one with big wallets
You are not the only person with significant wealth


Got it, my shits brollic, dot it
I also have substantial wealth, it's impressive and undeniable


But your publishing should go to Mrs. Wallace
However, the profits from your music should rightfully belong to Mrs. Wallace, Biggie Smalls' mother


Honest. Stealing +BIG+ shit, he made 2 albums, you wildin
To be honest, you have been stealing Biggie's legacy by releasing two albums of his material, which is outrageous


And he can't dress dog who styled 'em
Furthermore, your fashion sense is lacking, and it's evident that you don't have a good stylist


It was Roc-a-Wear, when Dame had it
Roc-A-Wear was thriving and successful under Dame's leadership


Now you got it, call it +Cock-a-wear+,(you got it on) huh not in here (nope)
Now that you have taken over, the clothing line is referred to as 'Cock-a-wear,' but it is not appreciated or accepted here


Dead it pronto, you won't see a car. No
Put an end to it quickly, as you will not witness any luxury cars or success from your actions


Dame and Biggs bitch for years, now you Juan hoe
Dame and Biggs have been working hard for years, while you, on the other hand, are a mere imitator


(Go to Lennox & Broadway you dumb ass nigga)
(It's ridiculous, go to Lennox and Broadway and see for yourself)


He own the 40/40 got you in Atlantic City
You claim ownership of the 40/40 Club, which is located in Atlantic City


Bitched your budget outta baseline, goddamn it's pretty
You have completely ruined your budget with unnecessary expenses, and it's quite remarkable


You love a Harlem nigga we get it cookin' it's true
It is clear that you have an affinity for someone from Harlem, as they have the ability to make things happen


But now I look we got more dudes in Brooklyn then you
However, upon closer inspection, it is evident that we have more influential individuals from Brooklyn than you do


Appar-ently right? Down in Jeezy video
It seems that you appeared in Jeezy's music video


I shoulda kissed you on the cheek, you a pretty ho (ask Weezy, Weezy was there)
I should have shown you affection in that moment, as you are rather easy and attract attention (ask Lil Wayne, he witnessed it)


At Jaz video you starred in it, Peter Pan (Hawaiian Sophie)
You had a notable role in Jaz's music video, resembling Peter Pan or perhaps Hawaiian Sophie


I was hopping off the greyhound, Peter Pan
While you were filming music videos, I was traveling by bus, specifically the Greyhound, like Peter Pan


(Call him Hawaiian Sophie from now on)
(Let's officially refer to you as Hawaiian Sophie from now on)


How could he be the man? (huh)
It's perplexing how you claim to be a significant figure


Only reason fam I don't suck dick or kiss ass and I'm consided, damn
The only reason I am considered superior is because I don't engage in flattery or subservience, which is unfortunate


But we hawk yo, right where you walk ho (right where you walk)
However, we closely observe your every move, right where you walk


You can fool the rest of the world long as New York know
You may be able to deceive the rest of the world, but the people of New York are not fooled


We put you underground clown ain't gone check to sell-us (cellars)
We have exposed your true nature, and it's clear that you won't withstand our scrutiny


I know he 40 years old, I don't respect my elders
I am aware that you are 40 years old, but I have no respect for you or anyone older than me


I respect the hustlers, plus the grinders and the sellers
I have admiration for individuals who work hard, put in the effort, and make things happen


Yous a customer buster, here go jet propellers
You are merely a consumer and a fraud, so here are some jet propellers to elevate you away from us


You gotta hate us the way we getting this paper
The level of resentment towards us is proportional to our success and wealth accumulation


All my niggaz is coming strait from minimum wages
All of my associates originate from humble origins, starting from the lowest income brackets


Niggaz dick ridin the dips steady tryin to play us (Quit trying to spray us)
People are desperately trying to imitate and undermine us, but they will never succeed


But for robbery we gotta new flavor (DipSet)
However, when it comes to committing crimes, we have a new approach and technique


In 40th niggaz we tote them guns (DipSet)
In the 40th street area, we carry firearms and are ready for any confrontation


This is 40th nigga we from the slums(DipSet)
We proudly represent the slums of the 40th street, and that's where we come from


Pushin 40 nigga you not the one
Despite your age of 40, you are not the dominant figure you claim to be


It's Killa Season holla at a nigga cause here it come
It is the time for me, Killa Cam, to shine and make my presence felt


Who can fuck with me? No mammal, but we tote handles
There is no one who can compete with me, not even an animal, as I carry weapons


Atcha open toe sandals, and you look like Joe Camel (go smoke some cigarettes)
You wear open toe sandals like a camel, specifically resembling Joe Camel, the mascot of Camel cigarettes


Off of Rocafella right? no contact
You claim to be part of Roc-A-Fella Records, but you have no direct connection


But Busta fly joints, they put us out the contract
Busta Rhymes wears fashionable outfits, and it was because of him that we were terminated from the record label contract


I left the label right, lot of cats wonder how
I departed from the label because it was the right move for me, and many people are curious about my decision


Everytime I diss that label I get fined a hundred thou'
Interestingly, every time I criticize the label in my music, I am penalized with a fine of one hundred thousand dollars


Jus for tellin y'all I get fined a hundred thou' (This is crazy)
It's absurd that simply expressing my thoughts about the label results in such a significant financial penalty


Huh them cats are ill, 5 times a half a mil
Those individuals are extremely influential, generating 5 times a half a million dollars


Wanna play like a bumper sticker smack a grill
They want to act tough, like a bumper sticker that hits or damages a car's front grill


Paul Wall cap a grill but them cats are daffy dills (put flowers on them niggaz)
Paul Wall wears dental grills, but those individuals are fake and foolish (let's metaphorically put flowers on them)


East coast west coast slang yo cap ya peel
Regardless of the East Coast-West Coast slang, be ready to defend yourself


Down in Houston ask be I'ma mack forreal
When in Houston, ask anyone, especially Bun B, and they will confirm that I am truly a suave and smooth talker


Heck you tell me, respect, better dwell me
What information can you provide? Show some respect, or face the unpleasant consequences


Beyonce fiance, check my 2nd LP (check my second album)
Even Beyonce's fiancรฉ, Jay-Z, recognizes the quality and success of my second album


I might bring it back, that's your girl, that's your world
I have the ability to revive my second album, and that is your girlfriend's and your world


Had the thing, fucking singing bout slinging crack (word)
I had the power and influence, and your girlfriend was singing passionately about drug dealing and the hustle (understand)


Mr. Rocafella stop, stop, stop it fellas (stop)
Mr. Rocafella, please cease your actions and behavior, my fellow individuals (stop)


Still got our acapellas, but I will Akinel her
We may have the acapella tracks, but I will skillfully defeat you in a musical battle (I will Akinel you)


"Put it in ya mouth-Put it in ya mouth"
"Put it in your mouth-Put it in your mouth"


It ain't my fault I'm raw
I am unapologetically talented and exceptional


I'm sorry be but I want a war
I apologize, but I desire a conflict and battle against you


And he stabbed "Un" (Lance Rivera) over Charli Baltimore (fucking faggot)
He actually physically attacked 'Un' (Lance Rivera) because of his involvement with Charli Baltimore (disrespectfully using a derogatory term)


Sucker for love, nuh-nuh sucker for love
You are easily manipulated by love and crave affection


Killa bitch go to trial handy stuff in the glove
I, Killa Cam, am prepared to go to court and present my case, having weapons ready in my vehicle


I'ma hop in the bed, dog gon jus pop off her head (you know what is is)
I will casually hop into bed and quickly engage in sexual activity, leading to her performing fellatio (you know exactly what I mean)


Tell "Oh Jay-Z chill, Cochran is dead"
Inform Jay-Z to calm down and relax, as Cochran (referring to Johnnie Cochran, a famous lawyer) is deceased


Y'all niggaz don't want it with us man
You individuals do not want to engage in conflict with us


This just round one, 15 rounds be
This is only the first round, and there will be a total of 15 rounds


We ready you ain't gone bluff us at no concert, sell out 25 thou'
We are prepared, you won't deceive us at any concert, even if you claim to have sold 25 thousand tickets


Actin like you gon diss us
You are pretending that you are going to disrespect us


You got anthrax over there man, and we George Bush man
You possess anthrax, a deadly substance, and we are determined and relentless to handle it like George Bush did


You ain't gone Sadam Hussein it
You will not be successful in your attempt to be like Sadam Hussein


Acting like you got something over there
Falsely pretending that you have some kind of power or advantage


You doing what Ma$e did, you making super songs man
You are emulating Ma$e, who made popular songs and tried to appear superior


Let it out man, we ready for 15 rounds man [fades out]
Go ahead and express yourself, we are prepared to face you in all fifteen rounds




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAMERON GILES, JERRY GOLDSMITH, JOHN LEE CHRISTOPHER, STEPHEN HACKER

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Comments from YouTube:

Brenden White

Cam a straight legend n the game. - entered the game, created a lane - truly put his peoples on - got stupid bars and timeless music - starred in a hood classic movie

Kenneth Hunt

KILLAโ€ผ๏ธ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿ‘‘

Kareem Darweesh

Zzz

Joe Byron

Killa Season was fireee true New Yorkers know wassup ๐Ÿซ ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿพ

Skooter Boot

Two hood classic movies paid n full and killer season ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ฏ

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Nerd But Gangsta

The fact that Camron put wearing sandals with jeans on the same level as shady business practices and attempted murder is precisely why he's the GOAT

TaliBan Goon

Chancletas! ๐Ÿ’€ ๐Ÿฉด

Joe Byron

Having thongs on your feet as man is CRAZY ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜…

dboyedoe

you can justify attempted murder, but not sandals with jeans lmfaoooooo

Humboldt530

Haha yeah shits wild! Dudes who be rockin those are straight lames off top. I donโ€™t even gotta meet you if I see that, thatโ€™s all I needa kno right there haha

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